The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, has announced that the Commission will proceed with declaring the 2024 presidential election results using current available data if delays in certain constituencies do not affect the overall outcome.Addressing concerns over delays, Jean Mensa disclosed the Commission’s approach to ensure timely declaration of results.

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“Where results from a constituency are delayed, and it is evident that it will not impact the outcome of the presidential election, we will proceed to declare the results."This decision ensures we do not waste time unnecessarily while maintaining the integrity of the process,” she added.Speaking on Sunday, December 8, Jean Mensa attributed the delays to disruptions caused by attacks on EC officers and the destruction of election logistics.

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She appealed to political party supporters to refrain from interfering with the collation process.“Some supporters, in their anxiety and excitement, have besieged collation centres, obstructing our officers and, in some cases, destroying essential equipment,” she revealed.“This has significantly slowed down the collation process at various levels.

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”Jean Mensa explained that the collation process is intricate and involves multiple stakeholders, including party agents, observers, and the media, at every stage—from polling stations to the national collation centre.“Any disruption not only causes delays but also undermines the transparency of the process,” she said.The EC Chair stressed the need for a safe and orderly environment to ensure the collation process runs smoothly.

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“Our officers need unhindered access and a safe environment to work. We have communicated directly with the leadership of political parties to recall their supporters from these centres,” she stated, emphasizing the need for collaboration to maintain peace.Reassuring Ghanaians of the Commission’s commitment to fairness, Jean Mensa said:“We have walked the path of transparency and accountability throughout this electoral process.

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The results we declare will reflect the will of the people as captured at the polls.”Her comments come amid growing public frustration and rising tensions following reports of attacks at collation centres.She called on all citizens to exercise patience and allow the Commission to carry out its duties effectively.“Let us protect the peace and democracy that Ghana is known for,” she urged.

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